High-Paying Senior Database Administrator Jobs

Find the best high-paying Senior Database Administrator jobs on Ladders! Our platform offers the opportunity to join the ranks of seasoned professionals in the field, handling critical data operations for top companies. Take the next step in your career today.

Responsibilities of a Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior Database Administrator, you'll be tasked with managing and organizing enterprise databases, ensuring their performance, security, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. You'll often create and implement database security protocols to protect vital company information.

Skills Required

Typically, skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, and performance tuning are crucial for these roles. Strong understanding of backup procedures, disaster recovery plans, and knowledge in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure would also be highly beneficial.

Advancement Opportunities

There are plenty of room for growth in the database domain, with positions such as Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer awaiting successful Senior Database Administrators.

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$160K - $185K *

Drive pricing strategies and execution across product lines, ensuring market competitiveness and alignment with business objectives through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Execute security measures by analyzing incidents, conducting audits, and managing vulnerabilities to protect networks and systems. Collaborate on improving security infrastructure and ensuring complia...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing site relationships, ensuring compliance, and achieving recruitment targets within clinical trials. Engage with stakeholders and oversee trial management to fos...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Empower your career by supporting critical cybersecurity measures for a major Air Force program. Ensure robust security across classified and unclassified environments to maintain compliance and safeg...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Manage and optimize enterprise tools across cloud environments, ensuring reliable service delivery and collaboration. Strengthen operational foundations through effective administration and continuous...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $219K *

Empower enterprise customers through value-driven solution selling, leveraging technical expertise and collaboration with sales teams to deliver impactful outcomes that enhance business success and fo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $140K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $157K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design and develop mission-critical software solutions for the US Air Force, utilizing modern programming languages in an exciting, collab...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Tackle the challenge of configuring and testing hardware and software in a simulated environment, ensuring seamless technology deployment for end-users through precise assembly, installation, and trou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performance team of SCADA engineers, guiding complex system deployments for large-scale data centers while ensuring quality and technical excellence across multiple...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $170K *

Unlock potential by driving client retention and growth through expert consultative sales, strategic account management, and effective communication with C-level executives within major enterprise org...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic data analysis team, overseeing data management tasks, ensuring quality, and innovating through technical solutions to drive effective data reporting and suppor...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $181K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading support for cutting-edge AI solutions. As a trusted advisor, you'll enhance customer experiences with NVIDIA technologies, optimizing performance across complex AI data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $169K *

Support enterprise technology implementations, optimize solutions and foster adoptions using Red Hat technologies. Collaborate with clients in diverse industries while enhancing your skills and drivin...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by developing scalable, intelligent applications using cutting-edge frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation in conversational AI and agentic syst...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $105K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Senior Database Administrator manages and maintains an organization's database systems, includes planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior Database Administrator job?question toggle

    Skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, performance tuning, backup procedures, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure are typically required.

  • What are the career opportunities for a Senior Database Administrator?question toggle

    Senior Database Administrators can advance to positions like Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer.